“DU’s commitment to addressing the great issues of the day and serving the public good make this a perfect fit for the University, the City of Denver, and the State of Colorado,” Jim Berscheidt, interim vice chancellor of University Communications said in a release.

A debate at DU would be held in the in Magness Arena in the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness. The arena seats about 5,600 for hockey and up to 8,000 for basketball.